Event Details

California is home to the nation's largest Asian American population and the nation's second largest Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) population. Join the Asian Pacific American Legal Center for a presentation and discussion on the findings from our latest demographic report on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in California. This report compiles the latest data on Asian Americans and NHPI, providing insight into the diversity of these communities as well as how policymakers can address the needs of the fastest growing groups in the state.

Media, Asian American, NHPI and other community organizations are invited to attend. Please feel free to share this invitation with your media and community contacts.

Free copies of the report will be available at the event.

Event location:

Japanese American National Museum

100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please RSVP as space is limited. You may RSVP on this site or email demographics@apalc.org.

Monday, February 4, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (PST)

Organizer

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Orange CountyThe mission of Asian Americans Advancing Justice (“Advancing Justice”) is to promote a fair and equitable society for all by working for civil and human rights and empowering Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) and other underserved communities. Advancing Justice - Orange County is a satellite office of Advancing Justice - Los Angeles and opened in 2006 to serve and advocate for Asian American and NHPI communities in Orange County. Building upon the legacy of the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Advancing Justice - Los Angeles is the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans and NHPI. Founded in 1983, Advancing Justice - Los Angeles serves more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year. Through direct services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, leadership development, and capacity building, Advancing Justice - Los Angeles focuses on the most vulnerable members of Asian American and NHPI communities while also building a strong voice for civil rights and social justice.

For more information, please visit www.advancingjustice-la.org.

Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community AllianceThe Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) was established in 1997 with the mission to build a healthier and stronger community by enhancing the well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders through inclusive partnerships in the areas of service, education, advocacy, organizing, and research. With over 20 different programs addressing the needs in health care, mental health, youth, development, workforce development, and policy, OCAPICA is the only organization of its kind in Orange County, working in partnership with many other stakeholders to provide services and craft effective long-term solutions to improve opportunities and outcomes for low-income community members.